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We’ve all hit the point when it’s time to leave a job to expand our horizons. Or, you’re offered an amazing opportunity to grow and have to leave a beloved job. And, there’s the person who has been watching Office Space on repeat. Whatever reason an employee has for leaving their job-it’s almost always the best thing for the employee and the organization.
Gift Ideas for Employee Leaving
Red Swingline Stapler
This is a great gift for the employee who just might be losing their minds slowly.
This Meeting is Bullsh$t Men’s Socks
Everyone has thought it at least once during a meeting. These socks let you own it.
F#ck This Sh$t Men’s Socks
When an employee is fed up and ticked off, these socks can express their deepest thoughts without getting them fired.
I Love My Job Socks
Sometimes an employee loves a job but they have to leave due to changes in their personal situation. These socks will remind a departing employee about how much they love their old job.
Quitting-Why We Fear It, And Why We Shouldn’t, In Life Love, and Work
This book is a for the future entrepreneur who is freaking out about embracing entrepreneurial life.
Leap-Tess Vigeland
Former NPR reporter Tess Vigeland talks about her leap into self-employment after a long career at NPR. Departing employees can learn from her mistakes and wins in this entertaining and thoughtful book.
Focus on LinkedIn
The traditional job search is no longer. Learn the secret sauce of leveraging LinkedIn and begin finding off job offers using your new skills.
Amazon eGift Card
Not sure what your favorite ex-employee wants or needs as they a gift card will do the trick.
Rocky Mountain Zipline Adventure in Colorado
Has life become too dull and now you’ve decided to quit your 9-5 and take some risks? Take some time to zip through the Rocky Mountains before traveling to your next adventure.
Virtual Reality Headset
You’ve put in your notice and have several weeks to go before you can leave. Thankfully, your thoughtful colleagues have given you the gift of escape via a virtual reality headset.
Juniper Bonsai
Your old co-workers thought that a bonsai tree would help you mellow out. They might be wrong.
Love What You Do Pouch
Did you hate your old job? Carry this to remind yourself to never settle again.
Vacation Duffle Bag
First stop-the airport! This duffle bag will fit perfectly in the overhead compartment of the cheapest airline that seems to charge for breathing air.
Uukulele
Create your new personal theme song while playing the ukulele that your friends gave you as your relax on the beach in Hawaii.
Keyboard Waffle Iron
Hate working with computers and plan on going into art? This will be the closest you get to a keyboard after leaving your job.
After This, We’re Getting Pizza Water Bottle
Sometimes you just have to embrace the humor in a bad situation.
When Pigs Fly Knee High Socks
Your boss thinks you might change your mind and stay. Not likely.
Compass Linen Pillow Cover
This pillow cover is great for the future world traveler.
Thug Life Welcome Mat
Don’t plan on going back to work anytime soon? Embrace thug life with this welcome mat.
Complaint Sticky Notes
These sticky notes will be the last time you deal with people’s complaints.
Leaving a job is almost like getting a divorce. But, when it’s time to go-it’s time to go.
